NEET Biology question

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about the properties of DNA?

(A)DNA is denatured when heated upto 70°C
(B)DNA shows high absorption of UV radiation at 260 mμ
(C)DNA directly participates in protein synthesisCorrect
(D)Pyrimidines of DNA are cytosine and thymine

Answer: (C)

Solution

DNA does not directly participate in protein synthesis; it is first transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated at the ribosome. DNA does denature around

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